Cyprus is preparing to begin discussions with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to address the growing problem of migrants stranded in the buffer zone, the area separating the Republic of Cyprus from the Turkish-occupied northern part of the island....
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The Republic of Cyprus is preparing to respond to the European Commission by the first week of September regarding a demand to return €101 million in funding that was allocated for the Vasilikos energy terminal, Energy, Trade, and Industry Minister George Papanastasiou said Thursday....
Real solidarity and equitable burden-sharing among European Union member states are essential for managing migration flows, Lars Castellucci, Deputy Chairman of the Interior Committee of the German Bundestag, said during a visit to Cyprus on Thursday....
Cyprus witnessed a modest increase in potato production in 2023, with 95,000 tonnes harvested, marking a 5.6% rise from the previous year, according to recent data from Eurostat, the European Union's statistical office....
Anna Aristotelous, the Head of Humanitarian Affairs for Missing Persons and Enclaved, recently visited villages in the Karpasia Peninsula as part of ongoing communication efforts with the enclaved and resettled Greek Cypriots in the Turkish-occupied areas....
Under the leadership of the Paphos Municipality, various agencies responsible for the operation and management of the Paphos port have joined forces to tackle illegal activities and improve the services provided to visitors and professionals. ...
Google and Meta have been implicated in a secret agreement to push Instagram ads to underage YouTube users, bypassing Google's policies on advertising to minors, according to a report by the Financial Times....
The Kato Pyrgos Tillyria Community Authority is renewing its push for the reopening of the Kokkina crossing point, a move they argue is essential for revitalizing the region and addressing longstanding grievances....
Cypriot athletes are set to receive substantial financial rewards following their performances at the Paris Olympics, reflecting the nation's commitment to honoring its sports stars....
The Bank of Cyprus has announced a 23% increase in its profit after tax for the first half of 2024, reaching €270 million, compared to the same period in 2023. ...
A 6-year-old boy was left alone on a bus for an hour and a half after a summer school trip in Larnaca, prompting a police investigation into possible criminal charges....
Get ready to buckle up and plug into the future! Norway has just unveiled its latest electrifying innovation—a wireless charging road for electric vehicles (EVs) in the vibrant city of Trondheim....
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah addressed supporters via video during a ceremony commemorating top commander Fuad Shukr, killed by an Israeli airstrike a week earlier. ...
Dubai International Airport has broken a passenger record for the first half of the year, handling 44.9 million travelers from January to June, an 8% increase from the 41.6 million recorded during the same period in 2023....
The production of services remained more or less stable in the eurozone (down -0.1%) and in the EU (+0.1%) in May 2024 compared to April, while increasing compared......
Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has provoked Cypriot police over their offer to assist British authorities in taking action against him....
Three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna have been canceled following the arrest of two suspects allegedly planning a terrorist attack during her performances.
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Pavlos Kontides has once again made history for Cyprus by winning a silver medal in sailing at the Paris Olympics, President Nikos Christodoulides announced in a statement on Wednesday. ...
Cyprus has dispatched two firefighting planes to North Macedonia to aid in battling forest fires in the Chashka and Sveti Nikole regions, the Department of Forests announced Wednesday....
Epic continues to stand at the top of telecommunications in Cyprus, with two new international awards that are the culmination of its continuous investments in the development of a state-of-the-art, ultra-fast and reliable mobile and fixed internet network, offering an epic communication experience with innovative solutions, continuous evolution, and dedication to excellence....
The Environment Department has announced the launch of a nationwide campaign to address illegal waste dumping sites, emphasizing the need for municipal and community cooperation. The initiative, which runs until December, aims to tackle persistent issues that have recently led to fires....
The Justice Department has charged Asif Merchant, a 46-year-old Pakistani national with alleged links to the Iranian government, for plotting political assassinations targeting former President Donald Trump and other US officials....
Paphos Airport has introduced a new short-stay parking area designed to facilitate quick passenger drop-offs, Hermes Airports announced on Thursday....